Monday, October 26 Bell Ringer: In your writer's notebook, answer the following question. How do you feel about the completion of your MySpace page? Include what you feel confident about, your concerns and questions you have. Write five lines in 3 minutes.
Class Tasks:
1. Read over MySpace handout - make sure you read over the FCA's - add any questions, comments, etc to your bell ringer response.
2. Examine "All About Me" Models on MySpace page - there are a few more than were posted before.
3. Make any changes to your "About Me' page. Have a friend read over your paragraph, edit/revise and then copy and paste into your MySpace template.Save in Word!
4. Look at status posts models. Choose the one you want to use on your page. Copy and paste/type in your status. You can add topics or questions to the blog section - optional.Save!
5. Insert Profile picture - if you have not. Save!
6. Complete the "My Interest" and "My Details" sections - based on instructions.
7. Look at models of "Other Characters Posts" Look over your posts - revise/edit as needed. Copy and paste your two posts (with matching picture) into MySpace template. Save!
8. Have a friend edit what you have completed thus far.
Tomorrow we will go over easy bib and you will need to finish your My Space page in class.
Closure:
On a note card please answer the following two questions:
1. Why do you think I have provided class time to complete the MySpace in class?
2. Why do you think it is important to be able to determine what indirect characterization is "saying" about a character?
Homework:
Make sure you have secured all of your notes and pictures needed for the MySpace page.
Tuesday, October 27
Bell Ringer: In your writer's notebook, answer the following Type 1 prompt. (Remember to set it up like a Type 1 and to skip spaces)
Explain how the mythology pathfinder wiki has been benefical to you during the research phase, picture phase, process of the MySpace Task. Include any concerns or suggestions regarding the pathfinder wiki. 5 lines in 3 minutes.
Make sure you read the entire plan for today. If you missed any school last week/week before, look at our team calendar on our team wiki. Clicking on the task will allow you to view the details of the task.
Return your writer's notebook the crate. Tasks: 1. Once you have completed your MySpace page, you will need to complete a Works Cited page. A Works Cited page is a list of the resources directly and indirectly referenced/used on your page. If you have placed a picture on your page than that is a work that needs to be cited, a direct quote needs to be cited, and information that is paraphrased or incorporated into your page indirectly also needs to be cited. You must include at least two resources used for notes and citations for each picture you used on your page. You do not need to include citations for sources or pictures not used for the construction of your page. Follow the steps below to create your Works Cited page.
Step 1: Access Easy Bib.
Step 2: Select Source
Step 3: Enter information for source (use digital images for pictures)
Step 4: Select create citation
Step 5: Select Add another citation - continue repeating steps 2- 5 until all sources have been entered.
Step 6: Once all sources have been entered, make sure "sort order" is set to alphabetical
Step 7: Select Export to Word Document - Viola! You have a Works Cited page.
Please write down any questions you have while you work on this. Mrs. Arnold will be checking in during the class period.
2. You should refer to yesterday's entry to make sure you have competed all of the steps of your MySpace page. 3. I would like you to have your page and Works Cited completed for tomorrow. Make sure you have a peer look over your page and Works Cited.
If you finish all of yesterday's steps as well as the Works cited page, you may read/go to the librbary to get a book. You will need an independent reading book for a few tasks over the next few weeks, so make sure you have one for Friday.
Closure: I am hoping that I will be back tomorrow. I have pushed back the due date until Thursday, October 29, so that I can address a few things when I return. What do you need from me before you submit your MySpace Page for evaluation? List items on a note card. Turn in.
Wednesday, October 28
Bell Ringer: Once you are logged in, open up your MySpace page. Select a partner in class. Using the FCAs as your guide, evaluate your partner's page. You must answer the following questions (about your partner's page) on a piece of notebook paper:
1. Has your partner completed their page? If not, what does he/she have left to complete?
2. Does your partner's page meet the FCAs? If yes,state why? If no, share what areas need to be fixed.
3. List 1 thing you really liked about your partner's page? Explain.
4. List 1 suggestion for improvement. Explain.
Once you complete the Bell Ringer, please read over my feedback on the text message task. If you did not complete the text message task (you would not have received one back), you need to choose Option 2 below. If you did complete it and received a 2/2, you must move on to Option 3. If you did complete it but did not recieve a 2/2, you need to move to Option 1.
Option 1: You need to read over my comments and try to fix your type 2 to earn the total 2 points. Fix on a new piece of notebook paper, staple the old to the new response and then turn into the sub. Remember to set it up as a Type 2. Once you finish this, move on to Option 3.
Option 2: You need to make up this task as it is worth two assessment points. You need to write a text message from another character to your character. In the text message, you should use two examples of indirect characterization to support one trait of your character. Write the trait at the end of the paragraph and highlight the two examples of indirect characterization. Set this up as a Type 2 and complete it on notebook paper. Turn it into the sub when you are finished. Once you finish this, move on to Option 3.
Option 3:Complete task A and B, then you may move on to other options.
Task A: Finish working on MySpace page.
Task B:Finish working on Works Cited page.
Once you have completed Task A and B, you may choose to move on to other options.
Option 4: You can select another peer review partner and repeat the Bell Ringer. Then move on another option.
Option 5: I am going to create an online Encyclopedia for each class - the book will be made up of student MySpace pages. I will need a cover for the book. You can use images (from Mrs. Arnold's mythology wiki, from image chef or from wikipedia) and create a potential cover. Be creative in title and design. Create cover in word. Save to your home drive or a flash drive.Once you finish this, you may move on to another option.
Option 6:Create your bookshelf on Shelfari. You will need to create an account and then spend time to stock your shelves. If you would rather create a spreadsheet or table in Google Docs, that is fine. You will need to include the following info in your table: books you have read (author, page number and rating), books I want to read (author), and some how work in what you are currently reading.Once you have finished this, you may go to another option.
Closure: Please fill out the following information on Google Docs - Title it: Last name, CA 8. period Book Check 1
1. What book are you currently reading?
2. Why did you pick it?
3. Are you enjoying it? Explain.
4. If you do not currently have a book, explain why not.
Thursday, October 29 Bell Ringer:Have you ever done something you wished you would not have done or reacted to something or someone and wished you could take it back?Please write about this experience and share what you learned.If this has never happened to you, think about why you have not found yourself in a situation of regret.Write about why you think you may not have done something you regretted.You are to write at least 5 lines in 6 minutes.
Tasks:
1. What is a myth? Look at bubbl'us map on wiki (on mythology page - what is a myth?) Write your own definition.
2. Before you read.... Review vocab: arachnid:stands for the eight-legged class of insects that include spiders.
Ask students to evaluate Arachne’s behavior.When Arachne recognized Athena, should she have done something differently? 3. Read the myth 4. After reading the myth, answer the followign questions in a Google Docs document (last name, CA 8. period Arachne ?s) - do nto share at this time.
When Arachne recognized Athena, should she have done something differently? Explain.
What are the different explanantions for Arachne's skilled weaving?
Why do you think that the people who watch her weave and Arachne herself have different explanantions for her skill?
Why does Athena turn Arachne into a spider instead of saving her life or just letting her die?
In 'The Wise Goddess Athena" (pp 31-33), Athena is described as a gentle deity who makes life easier for humans. In this myth, the readers see a goddess who gives in to her jealousy, anger and need for power. What can we learn from these different sides to Athena? What do you think the ancient Greeks saw in these differences?
Closure 1:
Does your definition of myth change at all after reading this myth? Have students make any changes on their note card. Have students open the word document on the wiki – what is a myth page.This document is a Frayer chart with the definition of a myth.Have them upload this document to their Google Docs account.
Go to What is**myth page (click here)**and view definition of a myth. Upload this document to word. Title it Myth - Frayer Chart
Closure 2: (if there is time) "The proud hate pride - in others" by - Benjamin FranklinHow does this quote relate to the myth you just read?Have students answer this on the same document with the questions.
Homework: None
Friday, October 30 A. MySpace page activities 1.Read over my feedback on the papers that were returned. I have added a Frequently Asked Question page. Click here to FAQ 2.Finish MySpace page.Works Cited page is due on Tuesday. 3.Upload your MySpace page to Moodle. (http://derrymoodle.caiu.org) 4.Do not delete your page.I will address a few more items on Monday - you may want to make changes.
B. See yesterday's lesson - complete questions from myth and both closure activities.
C. Complete Characteristics of a Myth Task 1.Based on the official definition and reviewing the map, list 7 characteristics of a myth – something every myth has/possesses. 2.Reread one of the myths from the first cluster.Can you find your 7 characteristics in this myth – list them. 3.Did “Arachne” contain these seven elements? 4.Adjust list of 7 as needed.
Bell Ringer: In your writer's notebook, answer the following question. How do you feel about the completion of your MySpace page? Include what you feel confident about, your concerns and questions you have. Write five lines in 3 minutes.
Class Tasks:
1. Read over MySpace handout - make sure you read over the FCA's - add any questions, comments, etc to your bell ringer response.
2. Examine "All About Me" Models on MySpace page - there are a few more than were posted before.
3. Make any changes to your "About Me' page. Have a friend read over your paragraph, edit/revise and then copy and paste into your MySpace template.Save in Word!
4. Look at status posts models. Choose the one you want to use on your page. Copy and paste/type in your status. You can add topics or questions to the blog section - optional.Save!
5. Insert Profile picture - if you have not. Save!
6. Complete the "My Interest" and "My Details" sections - based on instructions.
7. Look at models of "Other Characters Posts" Look over your posts - revise/edit as needed. Copy and paste your two posts (with matching picture) into MySpace template. Save!
8. Have a friend edit what you have completed thus far.
Tomorrow we will go over easy bib and you will need to finish your My Space page in class.
Closure:
On a note card please answer the following two questions:
1. Why do you think I have provided class time to complete the MySpace in class?
2. Why do you think it is important to be able to determine what indirect characterization is "saying" about a character?
Homework:
Make sure you have secured all of your notes and pictures needed for the MySpace page.
Tuesday, October 27
Bell Ringer: In your writer's notebook, answer the following Type 1 prompt. (Remember to set it up like a Type 1 and to skip spaces)
Explain how the mythology pathfinder wiki has been benefical to you during the research phase, picture phase, process of the MySpace Task. Include any concerns or suggestions regarding the pathfinder wiki. 5 lines in 3 minutes.
Make sure you read the entire plan for today. If you missed any school last week/week before, look at our team calendar on our team wiki. Clicking on the task will allow you to view the details of the task.
Return your writer's notebook the crate.
Tasks:
1. Once you have completed your MySpace page, you will need to complete a Works Cited page. A Works Cited page is a list of the resources directly and indirectly referenced/used on your page. If you have placed a picture on your page than that is a work that needs to be cited, a direct quote needs to be cited, and information that is paraphrased or incorporated into your page indirectly also needs to be cited. You must include at least two resources used for notes and citations for each picture you used on your page. You do not need to include citations for sources or pictures not used for the construction of your page. Follow the steps below to create your Works Cited page.
Step 1: Access Easy Bib.
Step 2: Select Source
Step 3: Enter information for source (use digital images for pictures)
Step 4: Select create citation
Step 5: Select Add another citation - continue repeating steps 2- 5 until all sources have been entered.
Step 6: Once all sources have been entered, make sure "sort order" is set to alphabetical
Step 7: Select Export to Word Document - Viola! You have a Works Cited page.
Please write down any questions you have while you work on this. Mrs. Arnold will be checking in during the class period.
2. You should refer to yesterday's entry to make sure you have competed all of the steps of your MySpace page.
3. I would like you to have your page and Works Cited completed for tomorrow. Make sure you have a peer look over your page and Works Cited.
If you finish all of yesterday's steps as well as the Works cited page, you may read/go to the librbary to get a book. You will need an independent reading book for a few tasks over the next few weeks, so make sure you have one for Friday.
Closure: I am hoping that I will be back tomorrow. I have pushed back the due date until Thursday, October 29, so that I can address a few things when I return. What do you need from me before you submit your MySpace Page for evaluation? List items on a note card. Turn in.
Wednesday, October 28
Bell Ringer: Once you are logged in, open up your MySpace page. Select a partner in class. Using the FCAs as your guide, evaluate your partner's page. You must answer the following questions (about your partner's page) on a piece of notebook paper:
1. Has your partner completed their page? If not, what does he/she have left to complete?
2. Does your partner's page meet the FCAs? If yes,state why? If no, share what areas need to be fixed.
3. List 1 thing you really liked about your partner's page? Explain.
4. List 1 suggestion for improvement. Explain.
Once you complete the Bell Ringer, please read over my feedback on the text message task. If you did not complete the text message task (you would not have received one back), you need to choose Option 2 below. If you did complete it and received a 2/2, you must move on to Option 3. If you did complete it but did not recieve a 2/2, you need to move to Option 1.
Option 1: You need to read over my comments and try to fix your type 2 to earn the total 2 points. Fix on a new piece of notebook paper, staple the old to the new response and then turn into the sub. Remember to set it up as a Type 2. Once you finish this, move on to Option 3.
Option 2: You need to make up this task as it is worth two assessment points. You need to write a text message from another character to your character. In the text message, you should use two examples of indirect characterization to support one trait of your character. Write the trait at the end of the paragraph and highlight the two examples of indirect characterization. Set this up as a Type 2 and complete it on notebook paper. Turn it into the sub when you are finished. Once you finish this, move on to Option 3.
Option 3: Complete task A and B, then you may move on to other options.
Task A: Finish working on MySpace page.
Task B: Finish working on Works Cited page.
Once you have completed Task A and B, you may choose to move on to other options.
Option 4: You can select another peer review partner and repeat the Bell Ringer. Then move on another option.
Option 5: I am going to create an online Encyclopedia for each class - the book will be made up of student MySpace pages. I will need a cover for the book. You can use images (from Mrs. Arnold's mythology wiki, from image chef or from wikipedia) and create a potential cover. Be creative in title and design. Create cover in word. Save to your home drive or a flash drive. Once you finish this, you may move on to another option.
Option 6: Create your bookshelf on Shelfari. You will need to create an account and then spend time to stock your shelves. If you would rather create a spreadsheet or table in Google Docs, that is fine. You will need to include the following info in your table: books you have read (author, page number and rating), books I want to read (author), and some how work in what you are currently reading. Once you have finished this, you may go to another option.
Option 7: Work on writing contest: Letters for Literature
Closure: Please fill out the following information on Google Docs - Title it: Last name, CA 8. period Book Check 1
1. What book are you currently reading?
2. Why did you pick it?
3. Are you enjoying it? Explain.
4. If you do not currently have a book, explain why not.
Thursday, October 29
Bell Ringer: Have you ever done something you wished you would not have done or reacted to something or someone and wished you could take it back? Please write about this experience and share what you learned. If this has never happened to you, think about why you have not found yourself in a situation of regret. Write about why you think you may not have done something you regretted. You are to write at least 5 lines in 6 minutes.
Tasks:
1. What is a myth? Look at bubbl'us map on wiki (on mythology page - what is a myth?) Write your own definition.
2. Before you read....
Review vocab: arachnid: stands for the eight-legged class of insects that include spiders.
Ask students to evaluate Arachne’s behavior. When Arachne recognized Athena, should she have done something differently?
3. Read the myth
4. After reading the myth, answer the followign questions in a Google Docs document (last name, CA 8. period Arachne ?s) - do nto share at this time.
Closure 1:
- Does your definition of myth change at all after reading this myth? Have students make any changes on their note card. Have students open the word document on the wiki – what is a myth page. This document is a Frayer chart with the definition of a myth. Have them upload this document to their Google Docs account.
Go to What is **myth page (click here)** and view definition of a myth. Upload this document to word. Title it Myth - Frayer ChartClosure 2: (if there is time) "The proud hate pride - in others" by - Benjamin Franklin How does this quote relate to the myth you just read? Have students answer this on the same document with the questions.
Homework: None
Friday, October 30
A. MySpace page activities
1. Read over my feedback on the papers that were returned. I have added a Frequently Asked Question page. Click here to FAQ
2. Finish MySpace page. Works Cited page is due on Tuesday.
3. Upload your MySpace page to Moodle. (http://derrymoodle.caiu.org)
4. Do not delete your page. I will address a few more items on Monday - you may want to make changes.
B. See yesterday's lesson - complete questions from myth and both closure activities.
C. Complete Characteristics of a Myth Task
1. Based on the official definition and reviewing the map, list 7 characteristics of a myth – something every myth has/possesses.
2. Reread one of the myths from the first cluster. Can you find your 7 characteristics in this myth – list them.
3. Did “Arachne” contain these seven elements?
4. Adjust list of 7 as needed.
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